Walking after meals may help manage diabetes and hypertension, says expert

Walking after meals is safe and may be key to managing diabetes hypertension and sleep issues said an expertTaking to social media X Dr Sudhir Kumar from Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals Hyderabad said walking whether in the mornings or evenings before breakfast or dinner is a healthy habitWalking after meals is safe and short walks after meals are associated with multiple healthrelated benefits he saidDr Sudhir stated that walking may particularly help people with diabetes as it improves glycemic control the maintenance of blood glucose levelsWalking is associated with a mean reduction in HbA1C of 05 per cent in people with type 2 diabetes the top neurologist said The HbA1c test is used to evaluate a persons level of glucose controlIt can also help lower the levels of postprandial blood glucose the level of sugar in the blood after eating and drinkingThere is a doseresponse noted faster walking speed results in a greater reduction in postprandial blood glucose levels the doctor saidHe suggested that 30 minutes of walking 15 minutes after meals can help reduce blood glucose peak even in healthy individualsFurther walking after meals may also aid in weight reductionWalking is associated with a significant reduction in BMI by 091 kgm2 Dr Sudhir saidWalking post meals also helps regulate blood pressure levels It is associated with a significant reduction in systolic and diastolic BP the doctor saidBenefits of walking on BP lowering are seen whether the walking is done in 1 long session of 3060 minutes or split into 3 shorter sessions of 10 minutes each 10 minutes of walking can be conveniently incorporated after meals he addedWalking after meals also improves digestion and helps reduce bloating as it stimulates the stomach and intestines making the food move through the digestive system more rapidlyA short walk after dinner can also potentially elevate mood as well as improve sleep quality said the doctorWhile walking is one of many lifestyle interventions impacting health a healthy diet good quality sleep and strength training are also significant for good healthAlso Read Physical inactivity on the rise Experts share ways to incorporate exercise amid sedentary lifestyle and hectic schedulesThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever